The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 90,800
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
201.4 in
Length
205.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
W222/X222
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data